IB Programmes: PYP | MYP | DP | CP
MYP Interdisciplinary Units
Interdisciplinary teaching and learning are a key feature of the MYP. Teachers often 'borrow' material from other subjects when they are teaching their own subject. However, in the MYP they must also...
IB Programmes: PYP | MYP | DP | CP
MYP Induction Programme
Effective induction is essential for helping teachers new to the IB develop confidence, clarity, and a strong understanding of MYP expectations. Rather than introducing every aspect of the programme at...
Mission & Vision
Do your students and staff feel they 'belong'? Free
“Belonging is more than just a word. It's the bridge that connects students to their potential.” (Kohlbecker 2022). “Students need to feel accepted, valued and have a positive sense of belonging to sustain...
Blog
Director's Notebook Free
Maya Angelou famously said, “People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” This quote resonates deeply at the end of every school...
Leadership
What the best middle leaders do differently
Roles of the leader What do the best middle leaders do to deliver maximum impact for pupils? What differentiates good from great middle leadership? On this page I chart some of the key characteristics...
IB Approaches to teaching and learning
ATL skill progression - how to plan for it?
The IB approaches to learning (ATL) are an essential element of ALL IB programmes. Each programme has the same five categories of ATL skills: social | communication | self-management | research | thinking....
Teaching and Learning
Individual professional development vs whole school improvement
A professional development strategy builds expertise of every member of staff. A CPD programme addresses immediate school improvement priorities (i.e. in the IB we use the programme development plan as...
IB Programmes: PYP | MYP | DP | CP
Aims of DP subjects: What students are expected to learn Free
What does it mean to be 'good at' Math, for example? What does it mean to think like a scientist, for example? An opportunity to go to the heart of each subject in the Diploma Programme through an exploration...
IB Programmes: PYP | MYP | DP | CP
Introducing MYP to parents
As MYP Coordinators, one of our important roles is helping new students and families understand what makes the Middle Years Programme distinctive and valuable. This page provides you with a structure...
Teaching and Learning
Displays: Policy and Practice
During my visits to schools for IB evaluations, I’ve noticed how differently schools use displays — some classrooms bring learning to life, while others miss opportunities to make thinking visible. It...